Chabahar: Chinese and Russian warships have entered the Iranian territorial waters to participate in “Security Belt 2025” naval exercise which will kick off tomorrow (Tuesday).
According to Oman News Agency, the Security Belt-2025 drills, taking place annually near the Iranian southeastern port of Chabahar, in the northern part of the Indian Ocean, mark the fifth such exercise between the three nations since 2019.
The exercises involve warships and support vessels from the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, alongside Russian and Chinese naval forces, IRNA news agency reported.
Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the participation of 15 combat ships, support vessels, and gunboats, as well as helicopters. China deployed a guided-missile destroyer and a supply ship.
The drills will include simulated attacks on maritime targets, search and seizure operations, and search and rescue exercises.